Cajun Style Baked Sweet Potato

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
41%
Cajun Style Baked Sweet Potato
70 min.
4
171kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthy side dish that's perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this Cajun Style Baked Sweet Potato recipe! Not only is it vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it's also packed with flavor and easy to make. With a blend of spices including paprika, brown sugar, black pepper, and more, these baked sweet potatoes are sure to impress even the pickiest eaters.

Served as a side dish, this recipe yields 4 servings and takes only 70 minutes from start to finish. Each serving contains only 171 calories, making it a great option for those watching their waistline. Plus, with ingredients like sweet potatoes and dried herbs, it's a nutritious choice that's full of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

To make this tasty dish, you'll need a few simple tools like a bowl, frying pan, baking sheet, and oven. And don't worry about the cleanup – with only a handful of ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is a breeze to prepare. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just looking for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal, Cajun Style Baked Sweet Potatoes are sure to hit the spot. So grab your apron and get ready to impress your friends and family with this flavorful and healthy side dish!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • teaspoon brown sugar 
  • teaspoon brown sugar 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon rosemary dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 1.5 teaspoons olive oil 
  • 0.3 teaspoon onion powder 
  • 1.5 teaspoons paprika 
  • large sweet potatoes and into 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a small bowl, stir together paprika, brown sugar, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise.
  4. Brush each half with olive oil. Rub the seasoning mix over the cut surface of each half.
  5. Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, or in a shallow pan.
  6. Bake in preheated oven until tender, or about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories171kcal
Protein6.52%
Fat8.79%
Carbs84.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
53
Glycemic Load
16.93
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
12.59913036616%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:170.93kcal
8.55%
Fat:1.7g
2.62%
Saturated Fat:0.26g
1.63%
Carbohydrates:36.97g
12.32%
Net Carbohydrates:31.49g
11.45%
Sugar:9.14g
10.16%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:94.89mg
4.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.85g
5.7%
Vitamin A:24516.57IU
490.33%
Manganese:0.48mg
23.87%
Fiber:5.47g
21.89%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
18.93%
Potassium:599.63mg
17.13%
Vitamin B5:1.39mg
13.86%
Copper:0.27mg
13.36%
Magnesium:44.76mg
11.19%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.14%
Phosphorus:84.02mg
8.4%
Iron:1.33mg
7.39%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.73%
Vitamin E:0.9mg
6.02%
Calcium:56.93mg
5.69%
Vitamin K:5.9µg
5.62%
Vitamin B3:1.04mg
5.18%
Vitamin C:4.2mg
5.09%
Folate:19.53µg
4.88%
Zinc:0.56mg
3.74%
Selenium:1.17µg
1.67%
Source:Allrecipes